NEW: Classic Women's Softshell Cycling Jacket

Firstly, I really appreciate that Proviz don’t skimp on their women’s range. For every men’s item there seems to be a women’s equivalent, and in a range of colours (not just pink!).
I commute along unlit rural roads which can’t easily accommodate two cars. The route is often used by tractors and I want to make sure I can be seen as soon as possible and as bright as possible. In addition, I want a jacket that will see me through most of what a Cumbria winter can throw at me.
PROS: Extremely visible! Time and weather caught up with me, it was about an hour after sunset and it started to rain. It was extremely murky and getting a bit too dark. But a colleague who saw me joked that he saw me from 10 miles away. An unexpected rain shower was no problem, but I would want to use a ‘proper’ waterproof for a persistent downpour. The jacket keeps me warm without overheating, and when the zip is done up the neck is nicely snug – no rubbing or scratching. The scoop back is a good length and stays put, while the front is still a reasonable length (I’m 5ft 8 and cycling jackets often end up far too short at the front). It seems true to size. If you want tight fitting then go with the size chart. I went a size up and it’s perfect for getting a few layers underneath without being too loose.
CONS: It needs a hanging loop. Such a simple thing that you don’t truly appreciate until you don’t have it. The elastic on the left wrist is tighter than that on the right. It’s not a problem when cycling, but when standing/walking the left cuff sits on my wrist while the right cuff hangs loose and covers my hand. Not a biggie, but slightly annoying and I’m sure they’ll even up over time.
VERDICT: Buy one. It’s fab.